FIXING MY WRECKED VW GOLF R

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  • čas přidán 6. 09. 2024
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    I bought a wrecked vw golf r mk7.5 and now its time to get my hands dirty. All airbags have deployed, the front end has had a smash and theres pretty bad damaged to the radiator and bonnet, but has it bent the frame? and is the Engine still okay? I begin to find out the further i dig into it.
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Komentáře • 1,1K

  • @Lamster66
    @Lamster66 Před 3 lety +423

    That wheel had a square space

  • @HenryJHutchins
    @HenryJHutchins Před 3 lety +332

    I don't see how anyone can hate on what Mats done, for someone who's still learning he's doing amazing. Good work mate 👍🏻

  • @navn897
    @navn897 Před 3 lety +221

    This mans positivity is just the thing we all need during such a depressing time. Great video!

    • @DocTheGuitar
      @DocTheGuitar Před 3 lety +4

      Def agree!

    • @PottsyNo1
      @PottsyNo1 Před 3 lety +4

      He really is good! So Boooo! To the negative people out there😡 get a life👍🏻

    • @edykhan6618
      @edykhan6618 Před 3 lety

      He probably makes enough money off each of these videos to be able to afford the same car again .......I’d be positive as well !

    • @navn897
      @navn897 Před 3 lety +4

      Edy Khan He had the same energy 3-4 years ago where he made no money...I don’t think money plays a role in this 😅

    • @navn897
      @navn897 Před 3 lety +1

      Nagata Nope, just using some common sense and stating some facts ;)

  • @Jahmed5635
    @Jahmed5635 Před 3 lety +443

    Should get a cheap £1000-£1500 car that everyone is able to buy and it would be cool to see what you can do to it just to show others what’s possible with a small budget

    • @Weefykins
      @Weefykins Před 3 lety +9

      Check out his earlier videos. he was working on a 180d bmw

    • @Jahmed5635
      @Jahmed5635 Před 3 lety +11

      @@Weefykins yeah I’ve seen that mate, thought it was brilliant that’s why I said we need something similar, just think his talent and work is fucking phenomenal, the man doesn’t even give up 😂

    • @adamdent911
      @adamdent911 Před 3 lety +5

      An mx5 would be amazing 👌 still love his videos though, but I do agree his old stuff was more relatable and interesting with the cheap cars

    • @danieljanes8787
      @danieljanes8787 Před 3 lety +3

      Great idea maybe doesn't need to be a crashed one maybe just get one that's had no tlc and do your magic maybe a track day car

    • @lewisclarke9239
      @lewisclarke9239 Před 3 lety

      @@majorityof1 worst car I ever owned 😬😬

  • @ant285
    @ant285 Před 3 lety +69

    More people should be like mat, love the energy and seems like a top bloke

  • @nigelchambers1742
    @nigelchambers1742 Před 3 lety +125

    Top man everyone has to learn somehow you’re probably better than a lot of mechanics out there 😂👊🏽

  • @djg1821
    @djg1821 Před 3 lety +75

    Does anyone else find themselves checking the remaining time on Mats videos, hoping they don't end. Or is that just me

    • @ro63rto
      @ro63rto Před 3 lety +4

      Was doing just that, hoping there's be enough time to see him start the engine.

  • @glennowen1121
    @glennowen1121 Před 3 lety +28

    Don’t listen to the haters Matt, you are so motivating to others who want to get on the spanner’s!! Keep up the great work👍👍👍👍

  • @DannyMac3d
    @DannyMac3d Před 3 lety +56

    I friggin love your content Matt

    • @MatArmstrongbmx
      @MatArmstrongbmx  Před 3 lety +4

      Thanks bro!!!

    • @adrianrangu8770
      @adrianrangu8770 Před 3 lety

      That's the reason why we're all here

    • @DzastinasLTL
      @DzastinasLTL Před 3 lety

      Woah... What a coinkydink :D I just found your channel by searching for hair particle styling (the one with bezier curve) and now I see you here :D

  • @Xcavii
    @Xcavii Před 3 lety +1

    Bro im not that even into cars but you make these videos addictive to watch. Smash it!

  • @Jahmed5635
    @Jahmed5635 Před 3 lety +25

    A mat Armstrong video is literally my highlight of the day in this current climate

  • @EmbrStudio
    @EmbrStudio Před 3 lety

    I just was involved in an accident about two days ago and lost my Audi TT. I got mine because Mat inspired me. I loved that car so much. I thought i should share.

  • @iaingrieve3264
    @iaingrieve3264 Před 3 lety +4

    Don’t knock yourself Matt, you’re an inspiration of positivity that 000s could learn from and employers ( if ever needed) love to recruit. Keep up the great work.👏👏👏👍

  • @IsThisAvailable550
    @IsThisAvailable550 Před 3 lety +1

    You just keep on 'learning' buddy.
    As long as you have your camera with you to bring us along too, then that's just fine.
    Much respect to you Mat.

  • @judebrown2672
    @judebrown2672 Před 3 lety +7

    Surely that alloy is weaker..... I was always told not to do this due to weak fractured bits within the actual alloy. Nice vid as always. Personally the best vid yet as shows your plan to fix this. So glad the frames straight.....Keep them comming. Regards to Hannah and Kevin.👌👌👌👌😉

  • @zaynes
    @zaynes Před 3 lety

    This dude has the best attitude ever. Haters are not any happier talking shit about this man. How can you not smile watching this chap

  • @markfr200
    @markfr200 Před 3 lety +7

    The best 18 minutes of the day 🥳

  • @Ruudje_NL
    @Ruudje_NL Před 3 lety

    I really love that you fix so much and not trow everything away

  • @maxlandy7642
    @maxlandy7642 Před 3 lety +5

    You can't be doing that bad as the haters say, "not knowing what you're doing". Because you're making a living off of it and have multiple cars and houses. Good on you Mat. We're behind you all the way

  • @SimonPilling
    @SimonPilling Před 3 lety

    So who else was pause start pause start @ 17:38 to see the lights go out ready for engine start lol Matt back to his brilliant DIY...every pro started as a beginner!

  • @petermaidment1175
    @petermaidment1175 Před 3 lety +4

    It looks like that off side front is off centre in the wheel arch, are you sure it was not pushed backwards in the crash.
    Great video keep up the good work

    • @MatArmstrongbmx
      @MatArmstrongbmx  Před 3 lety +5

      Could be right I will look closer at it once I know the engine is okay

  • @deams11
    @deams11 Před 3 lety

    Any chance you can upload 5 hour vids Matt - it'll help me get through more than just 20 minutes of my day!! Absolutely loving the content mate, the only channel I subscribe to that I genuinely look forward to every upload.

  • @ccoobbyy
    @ccoobbyy Před 3 lety +4

    loving the consistent uploads! can't wait to see the (re)build of this one

  • @bikesandstuff135
    @bikesandstuff135 Před 3 lety

    So glad you are painting this one Matt. Love your builds but mix them up a bit, can’t wrap all of them. Even if you wrap it after the future owner will appreciate more with panels same colour.

  • @sleepysamk1400
    @sleepysamk1400 Před 3 lety +4

    You just do your thing Mat. Forget the haters. 👍👍👍🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧

  • @JimEmbury
    @JimEmbury Před rokem

    Your channel, your rules. You know we support your efforts. You are living out dream. Go man Go!

  • @daveh166
    @daveh166 Před 3 lety +4

    I hate you for leaving us on a cliff hanger!!! haha can't wait for the next video already and will be watching out for that notification!

  • @steveb4012
    @steveb4012 Před 3 lety

    Even most mechanics were messing with their cars before they trained to do it. The trolls will moan but youve got more balls than me to take on something like this and you learn and save yourself a bundle whilst doing it. Its not all about the cars, us regulars are watching your life experiences and I admire you for havibg the guts and good humour to do it. Well done. 😎👍

  • @alexferguson9283
    @alexferguson9283 Před 3 lety +20

    Lead, collar and KY Jelly? Perhaps they were doggers!

  • @goncalogmagalhaes
    @goncalogmagalhaes Před rokem

    Hi Mat, I've only discovered your Chanel like a month or so ago and i'me seeing all your videos from beginning. It is impressive how you are not a mechanic but you are not afraid to try the things and in the end you always make it right. You are an inspiration for all guys that love cars. I'm really starting to think to fix my wife's first car. A fiat panda cafe. Thanks for your work and inspiring us to do it

  • @theprojectchannel5045
    @theprojectchannel5045 Před 3 lety +5

    That’s a brilliant job fixing that wheel

  • @dominicd4999
    @dominicd4999 Před 3 lety

    Hey, I think you are doing a great job, probably better than some licensed car mechanics. The Nissan car dealership tried three attempts to fix my new Nissan with no luck, they had to get an engineer in who fixed it in an hour. I am a licensed Refrigeration Mechanic and Heating Technician and I would say easily half the people in my trade don't know what they are doing, scary when you are dealing with natural gas. I love cars and dirt bikes and do most of my own work, just like you. Great job and keep up the great videos. Toronto, Canada

  • @SSamTH
    @SSamTH Před 3 lety +14

    The bumper you fitted is from an R-line model not an actual R model.
    nevertheless a great project!

    • @AndyK.1
      @AndyK.1 Před 3 lety +1

      I’m glad they didn’t make the model names too confusing. That could be annoying

  • @hoffa2586
    @hoffa2586 Před 3 lety

    My son and I rebuilt a US 2017 MK7 Gti with similar damage. Have fun with all the interior spring clips in the dash, grab handles/visors and roof airbags! Those were the most god awful part in our build. May I suggest you buy the $20 removal tool for the clips so you don’t hate yourself after breaking a $120 visor and at least one $50 handle! Great project and channel keep up the good work!

  • @stevedavies4299
    @stevedavies4299 Před 3 lety +8

    Take no notice of what people say , your doing good , don’t stop

  • @alexchampion8595
    @alexchampion8595 Před 3 lety

    Mat genuinely your positivity in everything you do regardless of the negative comments and set backs is an inspiration, even if you do a lot of kicking and swearing in between filming. I look forward to your videos each week and can't wait to see how the golf turns out and what new builds this year will bring. 🤞no more hidden damage!!

  • @scottchristie3503
    @scottchristie3503 Před 3 lety +3

    I think I'd be checking the front frame alignment again, all the way back to the bulkhead incase there's any creases in the frame rails 🤪

  • @johnhoey4605
    @johnhoey4605 Před 3 lety

    Love this guy-super funny and obviously more knowledgeable than he gives himself credit for.

  • @NewhollandAgrivids
    @NewhollandAgrivids Před 3 lety +39

    That bumper is a golf R-line bumper not a golf R bumper they’re different

    • @spookyreaper1702
      @spookyreaper1702 Před 3 lety

      There’s very little difference between the 2 tho

    • @bcol127
      @bcol127 Před 3 lety

      Yeah means it doesn’t have washers for the LED headlights

    • @NewhollandAgrivids
      @NewhollandAgrivids Před 3 lety +4

      @@spookyreaper1702 more differences than u know, the air vents either side at the bottom is all blocked off by the R-line bumper is open on the R’s and also looks much better, also the R-like has a more honeycomb grill where the R’s is slatted and much more aggressive looking

  • @simonbanks3112
    @simonbanks3112 Před 3 lety

    I don't know what shocked me more in this video - the fact that someone could repair that alloy, or the fact that you aren't a mechanic! Your ability with a car is incredible!

  • @muhammedtamjid5180
    @muhammedtamjid5180 Před 3 lety +7

    I want to be like this guy
    He is the best youtuber in the world

  • @royzee8796
    @royzee8796 Před 3 lety

    Screw everyone who saying u don't know what u doing... your content is educational, informative and that's what makes it interesting ... keep up the good work buddy🙏🇿🇦

  • @craigkelly4187
    @craigkelly4187 Před 3 lety +5

    Matt doing his own cliffhangers 😄

  • @sunsetgarage755
    @sunsetgarage755 Před rokem

    I love the enthusiasm despite the setbacks. Matt’s attitude is inspiring & I’m hoping it can spur me on to finish my Audi S1 front end crashed rebuild which I bought a year ago & sat in the corner of my workshop after putting it in the “too hard for me” basket. Thanks Matt for getting me back on track to tackle it myself. Cheers!

  • @Jack-rq7up
    @Jack-rq7up Před 3 lety +3

    can’t wait to win this car when you’ve fixed it up

  • @joem8213
    @joem8213 Před 3 lety

    Went fishing today and caught bugger all lol. Come home and watched this, feeling positive now. You're going a great job mat

  • @Retrobeemer
    @Retrobeemer Před 3 lety +28

    Drinking game. Take a shot every time you literally hear literally!

  • @MrWaveyknowsbest
    @MrWaveyknowsbest Před 10 měsíci

    Mat, your positivity is infectious. It makes me wanna try this

  • @ionboss6814
    @ionboss6814 Před 3 lety +4

    keep it up mate , love your content!!! 💯

  • @st4034
    @st4034 Před 3 lety

    This channel is brilliant! It has given me the confidence to try and tackle the bigger jobs on my own Cars. 👏👍

  • @tomhughes9262
    @tomhughes9262 Před 3 lety +7

    Turn the other bonnet into art and mount it on the wall. Would look sick.

    • @Kevmac332
      @Kevmac332 Před 3 lety +1

      Yeah glue the kinky gear and lube to it

    • @rayman3300
      @rayman3300 Před 3 lety

      Send it back to China !

  • @rottya01
    @rottya01 Před 3 lety

    This video is sooo well put together! Your content is getting better day by day. And dont forget, that you are the only youtuber, who gets people to pay attention during adverts.
    Amazing cars. Amazing stories. Amazing bloke.
    Thank you!

  • @woodcock696969
    @woodcock696969 Před 3 lety +6

    “How will you ever learn?” Too right Mat, we’ve all started at the bottom and now look

  • @bradleygriffiths7404
    @bradleygriffiths7404 Před 3 lety

    It’s a good day when Matts new video is uploaded. Only youtuber I’m in invest my life and money in. Great guy

  • @AB-iy7tq
    @AB-iy7tq Před 3 lety +6

    Maybe you could get some parts from DMO Deejay since he crashed his golf🤔

  • @Jman1999x
    @Jman1999x Před rokem

    a mix of you and samcrac make me want to get a wrecked or unloved car and have fun with it, so thank you, I need a money pit

  • @royalwave15
    @royalwave15 Před 3 lety +12

    Should check out autoshine cars detailer

  • @michaelmclannahan1165
    @michaelmclannahan1165 Před 3 lety

    One of my favourite videos of yours so far Mat. Thank you for your honesty and perseverance when things don’t go to plan. To quote Tom Clancy “Life is about learning; when you stop learning, you die.” Good work Mat, keep it up! 👊

  • @wimseffelaar8950
    @wimseffelaar8950 Před 3 lety +3

    You need car cleaning guru (CZcams) he knows his stuff!!!

  • @joepemberton2230
    @joepemberton2230 Před rokem

    Literally people talking about this man 'doing something wrong' YOU build what he has and YOU do what he's done! keep it up bro you're an inspiration.

  • @harrislondon
    @harrislondon Před 3 lety +5

    It's weird that squarespace sponsor and those alloys kinda have the squarespace logo on them... or am i tripping?

  • @getafterit4647
    @getafterit4647 Před 3 lety

    People saying you ain't got no idea are just jealous Matt. Look at your tools, setup, ramp & your lock up.. oh yeh and do i need to mention the cars you've worked on... You've come so far back from when I 1st saw you with the little 1 series. Keep up the good content bro 👌

  • @henryintheuk
    @henryintheuk Před 3 lety +3

    Black latex gloves, a black leather dog collar, and KY Jelly. Uhm!!! Let me think!!!

  • @harryrichards7562
    @harryrichards7562 Před 3 lety

    I’m looking on buying a mk7-7.5 this year so I’m loving this content and looking forward to your future vids for the R!!!!

  • @alexbourne
    @alexbourne Před 3 lety +13

    I reckon the lad who ran out of talent is watching this from his cell thinking "so that's where my king skins went" 😂

    • @DrifterJo2015
      @DrifterJo2015 Před 3 lety +5

      I bet he’s also wishing he’d taken that lube in with him

    • @gsmini1749
      @gsmini1749 Před 3 lety

      @@DrifterJo2015 😂😂

  • @iancoulbeck6517
    @iancoulbeck6517 Před 3 lety

    Content gets better each time i watch Mat..............Keep up the great work man

  • @Fir3trap
    @Fir3trap Před 3 lety +14

    If anyone was going to come forward and tell you about when they crashed the golf, you can guarantee they won't now after you showed the world their kinky side 🤣🤣🤣

  • @mattcerty8872
    @mattcerty8872 Před 3 lety +1

    Getting the old man to go alloy fix for hes.. so impressed with their work

  • @CJMcMoleman
    @CJMcMoleman Před 3 lety +20

    mate the people at alloyfix aren't human beings, how is that possible?

  • @Indygolf7
    @Indygolf7 Před 3 lety +1

    Great video Mat, that investigation into previous car owner was funny af!

  • @jscmedia3714
    @jscmedia3714 Před 3 lety +4

    Man be modding sticky vickys whip and that 😂😂

  • @rodvickery9169
    @rodvickery9169 Před 3 lety

    You are 100% right Matt about the best way to learn is to have a go yourself. Good on you.

  • @bradb726
    @bradb726 Před 3 lety +4

    When can I buy a ticket 🤣 I’m determined to win one of his cars !

  • @djflukey9985
    @djflukey9985 Před 10 měsíci

    I seen most off your videos and I think your the best!!! self taught is the best tuition you can get 👏👏👏

  • @sagetheowlfatfeathery2083

    I wouldn’t have gone inside that car without a full hazmat suit......

  • @paula200
    @paula200 Před 3 lety

    Can't believe you get grief from some folk. I'm a qualified vehicle mechanic and I think you do a superb job - even professionals never stop learning, so keep it up!👍🏻

  • @dadofnog
    @dadofnog Před 3 lety +6

    Stop trying pattern parts. Body panels need to be OEM, ideally from breakers yard or from manufacturer. There is a reason they are more expensive. Difference between a bodge and doing it right.

  • @farquharson1000
    @farquharson1000 Před 3 lety

    Dave from Dent Craft here , Matt your doing a great job and yet another brilliant video , keep up the passion mate , we need all the positivity at the moment!! We are looking forward to getting your Golf into our workshop 👍

  • @globeztar
    @globeztar Před 3 lety +9

    Do yourself a favour and get in touch with „everyday detailing“ here on youtube. He will get your Golf R in perfect shape - he‘s a great guy and a specialist in these kinds of detailing tasks.

  • @spacesbali
    @spacesbali Před rokem

    Just discovered you Mat. So likable. Love your videos. Doing a binge of each car. Happy days

  •  Před 3 lety +7

    Blue slims in the car, that confirms the owner was a gay.

  • @natocars5548
    @natocars5548 Před 3 lety

    Good work Mat, little tip for you! when closing the bonnets on these vag cars don’t push it shut, drop it down onto the latch otherwise you’ll get the dreaded crease along the bonnet where you’ve pushed down and it’s on the latch 👍🏼

  • @deanarmiger8456
    @deanarmiger8456 Před 3 lety +1

    Your living the dream matt, keep up the good work fella.. 👍

  • @davidoxford8300
    @davidoxford8300 Před 3 lety

    best thing i love about watching these vids, if something goes wrong or fucks up you just say no bullshitting 👍 keep them up bro👍

  • @bradmarshall8363
    @bradmarshall8363 Před 3 lety

    Definitely best channel on hear I started buying fixing and selling cars after finding this gem of a channel like you Mat
    learning as I go along not up to golf r standards yet but plenty of Mk4 golfs lol

  • @Fast_car1000
    @Fast_car1000 Před 3 lety

    The haters aint got clue with what they are saying, mate I think you do a brilliant job bringing these cars back to life.

  • @HForceClan
    @HForceClan Před 3 lety

    Detective Mat was amazing, and it's also cool that you're trying to get this painted instead of just wrapping it since you haven't tried to go that route yet!
    Maybe get a detailer that can fix the inside of the car and also give the paint a good polish to really make it shine.

  • @samzman4720
    @samzman4720 Před 2 lety

    WOW, well done👍, this guy is genuine and a good step by step explanations.

  • @MattyH-jz2im
    @MattyH-jz2im Před 3 lety

    Best channel on CZcams right now. Get excited and save the video for when I get into bed so you can give it your full attention. Those jet tags are mean AF

  • @joncamilleri2172
    @joncamilleri2172 Před 3 lety

    Mat - you are a top guy so please keep the video's coming... you are correct, you learn as you go by doing the work yourself. It's the best way. Keep the recordings coming.

  • @thomasreilly8652
    @thomasreilly8652 Před 3 lety

    I honestly can’t get enough of your videos man. Keep up the great work. Love how far you’ve come in such a short space in time. I’d say it’s your positive attitude and ability to adapt that have got you this far. Just please keep going

  • @waynewalton931
    @waynewalton931 Před 3 lety

    You are an inspiration. Haters gonna hate! I think all blokes like to have a little tinker with their motors now and then! Keep up the good work and great content. It's a pleasure to watch each video as it appears.

  • @NocturnalRixx
    @NocturnalRixx Před 3 lety

    Bro let the haters hate! The fact you are attempting to fixed a smashed car on your own is epic 😎✌🏼 good luck! I can’t wait to see the end product and to follow the project

  • @Rollinwinters
    @Rollinwinters Před 3 lety

    Mate I’ve been in the motortrade for 32 years as a novice you are exceptional. I love your channel.....

  • @melvinjohn6785
    @melvinjohn6785 Před 3 lety

    I religiously watch your content Matt cause it’s well worth it, keep it coming 💪

  • @Driveway-Detailing
    @Driveway-Detailing Před 3 lety

    Completely agree Matt. And doing it that way is the best way to learn.
    People will in turn learn from your videos too.
    Keep up the good work love it.

  • @proffesionalretard
    @proffesionalretard Před 3 lety +1

    For the interior, buy yourself an extractor such as a bissell spot clean pro (that’s what I use). Spray upholstery cleaner on the dirty areas then use a brush to work it in, once done extract the liquid!

  • @Luke.Derrick38
    @Luke.Derrick38 Před 3 lety

    Only one phrase for this video.. CONTENT PACKED! Top job Matt

  • @damienkearns9922
    @damienkearns9922 Před 3 lety

    Mat you really look like you are enjoying this build...your energy and enthusiasm is so needed in these times 👍🏻👏🏻

  • @DuperSuperDave
    @DuperSuperDave Před rokem

    Awesome personality and such a positive outlook! I am the say way and have bought, repaired and sold dozens of wrecked/damaged cars from Copart and made a nice profit on every one of them.